This is not what it looks like when you've won a war
This article analyzes the strategic failure of the war in Iran, arguing that the conflict failed to achieve its primary objectives of regime change or missile disarmament. It highlights the significant economic and military costs incurred by the US and its allies despite the campaign.
Why it matters
It provides a critical assessment of geopolitical military strategy and the long-term economic consequences of regional conflicts in the Middle East.
On 11 February, Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the White House and was whisked, out of view of reporters, into the Situation Room - one of the very few foreign leaders ever to be granted access to that space.
The article adopts a critical tone toward the efficacy of US and Israeli foreign policy, focusing on the failure of stated objectives.
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